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September 26, 2008

Oak Forest Man Rescued From Fire, Dies

A disabled Oak Forest man was rescued from his burning home yesterday morning but later died due to injuries suffered during the blaze. James Wheeler, 77, was rescued by firefighters and taken, unconscious, to Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest where he was revived. Wheeler was later transported to Loyola University Medical Center where he passed away late yesterday afternoon. A male caregiver escaped from the fire with minor injuries and Wheeler's wife wasn't home at the time of the fire.

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Tags: fire, James Wheeler, Oak Park

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[1] | 09/26/08 01:13PM
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oak park, oak forest, whatever.

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[2] | 09/26/08 01:27PM
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There's no need for the comma in the headline. He didn't die as a result of being rescued from the fire.

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[3] | 09/26/08 02:54PM
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headline now reads oak forest, tag still reads oak park.

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